John eparch of Rome (sixth century)
Obverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
- ι - ν - ο - υ - ω
Ἰωάννου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
- - η - μ - ο - π - ρ - - υ - χ - ω
ἐπάρχου Ῥώμης
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.107 |
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Diameter | 21.0 mm; field: 15.0 mm |
Translation
Ἰωάννου ἐπάρχου Ῥώμης.
(Seal of) John eparch of Rome.
Commentary
Though the reverse monogram is not definite, this reading is the most likely possibility. The Σ must be contained within the Ε.